Phoenix Dance: The Eldest Daughter's Physician Consort Shocks the World

After yesterday's incident, Su Yao's reputation in the General's Mansion had spread. The servants were gossiping that the once timid young lady seemed to have undergone a drastic personality change. Su Yao, however, paid no attention to these idle rumors. She knew that in this deep and powerful mansion, only by being strong herself could she truly gain a foothold.

At dawn, Su Yao went to pay her respects to her grandmother as usual. As soon as she stepped into her grandmother's courtyard, she noticed several malicious gazes directed at her.

"Sister is here. We've heard that you've changed your temperament recently, and we younger sisters haven't seen it yet. We'll have to see it for ourselves today," Su Wan said sarcastically, while her half-sisters covered their mouths and chuckled.

Su Yao remained calm, offering only a slight curtsy to her grandmother before stepping aside. Her grandmother took a sip of tea, her gaze sweeping over everyone, and said, "Please sit down."

As soon as everyone sat down, Su Wan spoke up again: "Sister, I've heard that you've been reading a lot of books lately. Since Grandmother is here as well, I'd like to have a poetry contest with you, so that Grandmother can see our talents. Do you dare?"

Su Yao sneered inwardly. Su Wan was trying to make things difficult for her again, but having been well-versed in literature in her past life, she wasn't afraid of such a small competition. So, she looked up to meet Su Wan's gaze and said softly, "What's there to be afraid of?"

Seeing that Su Yao had agreed, Su Wan was secretly delighted, thinking that she would definitely embarrass her in front of everyone. She then ordered a maid to bring a brush, ink, paper and inkstone, and said, "Please go first, sister, I will start shortly."

Su Yao did not refuse. She walked to the table, picked up the brush, thought for a moment, and then wrote: "Spring flowers bloom in the warm sun, butterflies dance and bees fly around the fragrance. The deep courtyard hides a secluded meaning, quietly appreciating the prosperity, the heart grows tall."

When the poem was finished, everyone was astonished. A hint of appreciation flashed in the grandmother's eyes as she said, "Yao'er's poem is fresh and elegant, a rare find."

Su Wan was unwilling to accept defeat. She had thought she could easily embarrass Su Yao, but she hadn't expected Su Yao to steal the spotlight. However, she still pretended to be calm and stepped forward, racking her brains to come up with a better poem. But she was usually only good at being jealous and had little literary talent. After struggling for a long time, she could only write a few mediocre lines.

After seeing this, Grandmother shook her head slightly. Su Wan felt even more ashamed and angry, but she had no way to vent her anger. She could only glare at Su Yao fiercely.

After paying her respects, Su Yao walked back to her courtyard in a good mood. As she passed the garden, she heard a faint whimper. Following the sound, she saw a large black dog lying in the flower bushes, its legs stained with blood, seemingly injured.

Su Yao was kind-hearted from a young age and skilled in medicine. Seeing this, she stepped forward without hesitation. The dog, seeing someone approaching, stared at her warily and growled softly.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here to help you," Su Yao said softly, her voice gentle and reassuring. She carefully crouched down, slowly approaching the dog to examine its injuries.

"It looks like it got scratched by something, but luckily it's not too serious." Su Yao said as she took out a clean handkerchief from her sleeve and gently bandaged the dog's wound.

The dog seemed to sense Su Yao's kindness and stopped struggling, obediently letting her bandage it. After Su Yao finished bandaging it, she gently stroked its head and said, "Alright, be careful next time."

The dog stood up, circled Su Yao a few times, and even rubbed its head against her leg, seemingly expressing its gratitude. After that, the dog stayed by Su Yao's side, and Su Yao would often bring it food from the kitchen to feed it; gradually, the two developed a bond.

A few days later, Su Yao was walking her dog in the garden as usual. Suddenly, a man dressed in fine clothes hurried over, followed by a group of guards. The man was tall and straight, with a cold and stern face, and his eyes exuded an innate air of nobility.

"Your Highness, look, isn't that the Black Wind you lost before?" a guard said in surprise.

It turned out that the man was Prince Xiao Yichen, and the dog was his beloved pet, Black Wind. Upon seeing Xiao Yichen, Black Wind excitedly ran over and wagged its tail incessantly around him.

Xiao Yichen crouched down, gently stroking Heifeng's head, his eyes full of affection. Then, he stood up, looked at Su Yao, and asked, "Thank you for saving my beloved dog, young lady. May I ask which family you belong to?"

Su Yao gave a slight curtsy and replied, "This humble girl is Su Yao, the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion."

Xiao Yichen nodded slightly and said, "So it's Miss Su. I will certainly repay you handsomely."

Su Yao smiled and said, "Your Highness, you don't need to be so polite. It was just a small favor."

Xiao Yichen gave Su Yao a deep look before leaving with Hei Feng. Su Yao watched his departing figure, a strange ripple stirring in her heart. On his way back to his residence, Xiao Yichen's mind was filled with Su Yao's gentle and kind face, and a sense of curiosity and curiosity about this young lady arose within him.

Since that day, Su Yao would occasionally hear about Prince Xiao Yichen's deeds in various situations. She never expected that the dog she saved would lead her to cross paths with this prince, and the seeds of fate were quietly sown.

Even in the manor, Su Yao's life remained far from peaceful. Su Wan harbored resentment towards her because of the poetry incident and often sabotaged her behind her back. One day, many dead rats suddenly appeared in Su Yao's room, causing the maids to scream in terror.

Cui'er said angrily, "Eldest Miss, it must have been Second Miss who did this. This is too much!"

Su Yao remained calm. She knew that the struggle with Su Wan wouldn't end there, and she had to find a way to resolve it completely. So, she devised a plan and had someone secretly spread the word that the appearance of so many dead rats in the mansion was an ominous sign, perhaps indicating that someone had done something bad and angered the gods.

The news quickly spread throughout the household, and the servants were all gossiping about it. When the grandmother heard this, she was very displeased. She summoned everyone together and sternly demanded, "What exactly is going on in this household? Who can give me an explanation?"

Su Wan, feeling guilty, avoided eye contact and dared not speak. Seeing this, Su Yao stepped forward and said respectfully, "Grandmother, I have heard that rats are considered unlucky. Recently, strange things have been happening one after another in the manor. Could it be that someone is up to no good and has done something to damage the reputation of the General's Mansion? I think this matter should be thoroughly investigated to prevent any disaster from befalling the General's Mansion."

After listening to Su Yao's words, Grandmother found them reasonable and ordered a thorough investigation. Su Wan was frightened, worried that her actions would be discovered, and hurriedly sought help from the Second Madam. Although the Second Madam was also anxious, she could only comfort her and tell her to calm down for now.

After a thorough investigation, although Su Wan was not directly identified as the culprit, her grandmother became suspicious of her actions and her attitude towards her was no longer as affectionate as before. Through this incident, Su Yao successfully suppressed Su Wan's arrogance, and her position in the General's Mansion gradually became more secure.

As time went by, Su Yao's life in the manor gradually calmed down. She used her spare time to organize the medical knowledge she had learned in her previous life, thinking about how to apply it to this era. At the same time, she secretly kept an eye on the movements of various forces within the manor, planning for her future.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yichen was also secretly investigating Su Yao's situation. He discovered that this Miss Su was not as weak and incompetent as rumored; on the contrary, she was exceptionally intelligent, and his interest in her grew stronger.

One day, Xiao Yichen was invited to a banquet and, upon learning that Su Yao would also be attending, felt a surge of anticipation. At the banquet, laughter and song filled the air. Su Yao, dressed in a light blue dress, possessed a beautiful face and outstanding气质 (qi zhi, a kind of refined elegance), resembling a blooming lotus, attracting the attention of many.

Xiao Yichen's gaze involuntarily fell on Su Yao. He stepped forward and politely said, "Miss Su, how have you been?"

Su Yao looked up and saw that it was Xiao Yichen. She curtsied slightly and replied with a smile, "Greetings, Your Highness."

The two exchanged a few words at the banquet. Xiao Yichen discovered that Su Yao was knowledgeable and eloquent, and he admired her even more. Su Yao, in turn, sensed Xiao Yichen's unique charisma and enjoyed their conversation immensely.

After the banquet, Xiao Yichen returned to his residence, his mind still replaying Su Yao's image and words. He knew that his feelings for this Miss Su had changed, but as a prince, he knew he bore responsibilities and could not easily reveal his feelings.

Su Yao felt the same way; she understood that she lived in an era where she had many things beyond her control. But the connection between her and Xiao Yichen deepened with each encounter, and no one could predict how the future would unfold.